Television

Univision Digital announced that Hilda García has been appointed to the newly created position of vice president, Digital Local Media

With the availability of channel customization and high-quality programming via online streaming services, more TV audiences are choosing to downsize or opt out of their pay-TV services.

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) was bestowed multiple awards by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) through the Academy’s National Awards and regional Emmy® Chapters across the United States.

The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) awarded Telemundo 51 Miami / WSCV and NBC 6 South Florida / WTVJ a total of 16 Emmy Awards during the 39th Annual Awards Gala held on Saturday, December 5 at the Westin Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

ESPN Deportes debuted its new four-studio production facility in Mexico City, December 7, with the kick-off transmission of SportsCenter.

As the senior vice president of global strategy at cross-device services firm Tapad, Nick Jordan oversees product decisions and works with advertisers and publishers on broader initiatives. Jordan spoke with eMarketer’s Lauren Fisher about cross-device targeting moving onto newer arenas like television and the internet of things (IoT).

Take a moment to consider the differences between the TV ad experience and the online ad experience. Watching TV is associated with sitting down and kicking back. Viewers may have a phone or a beer in their hand. It’s a passive experience and the ads are par for the course. In real-time viewing situations, commercial interruptions are beyond the audience’s control.

The app was launched in an effort to address the underserved needs of the Latino “Millennial” smartphone user.

Telemundo Studios announced the kickoff of production of “Eva La Trailera” marking the return to Telemundo screen of acclaimed Mexican actress Edith González.

Cinelatino spreads the joy of the holidays all month long. Each night from December 1st through Christmas Day, viewers can enjoy a spectacular lineup of holiday themed movies which will culminate on December 24th and 25th with a two day marathon of some of the best and most-beloved Spanish-language Christmas films.

Univision Communications, Inc. (UCI) announced that Tonia O’Connor has been promoted to the newly created position of chief commercial officer and president of Content Distribution.

Anheuser-Busch will continue as the Official Beer Partner of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and NBA Development League (NBA D-League).  As part of the agreement, Anheuser-Busch will also expand its marketing partnership to include USA Basketball and the league’s Hispanic marketing initiative, Noches éne-bé-a.

Univision Deportes announced the contenders for the second annual Premios Univision Deportes (Univision Sports Awards). Nominees include top athletes and teams from the leagues and sports that U.S. Hispanics care about most.

Combate Americas, the first-ever U.S. Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise founded by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) co-creator Campbell McLaren

Does the sound of an accordion make you long for Tango? When was the last time you watched a Boca-River game? Or are you tired of the viruses that come from watching TV on a laptop? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you’ll be thrilled with a new offering from YuppTV.

Cinelatino will air the event live from the “Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris” in Mexico City on Wednesday, November 25, at 9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT. Cinelatino will bring viewers all the excitement from the red carpet with interviews and special commentary beginning at 8:30pm ET/ 5:30pm PT.

While TV advertising once meant only broadcast or cable seen on a television set, only a third of companies in this Forbes Insights/Simulmedia survey define television advertising that way now. Half consider TV advertising to be linear advertising (broadcast or cable) seen on any device, and a fifth think of it as any video on any device.

Cisneros Media Distribution (CMD) announced the U.S. premiere of the telenovela “Amor Secreto” [Secret Love] on Estrella TV. 

TV stations are still figuring out how many resources are needed to fill their digital platforms. Many executives do agree about a need for more content, which is what digital media consumers now expect.

Fabregas will replace Dominic Fails who was recently promoted to senior vice president of Local Media Sales for Univision Communications Inc. Fabregas will report to Doug Levy, senior vice president and general manager at Univision Chicago.